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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Making
the decision to buy one of your biggest life investments can be nerve wracking.
When is a good time to buy? It's always the right time to buy — the key is
finding the right home for you!

2.
Hire your agent.

When
looking for a professional real estate agent to help you achieve your dream, a
good agent will put you first. A great real estate agent will educate you about
current market conditions, analyze your wants and needs, help coordinate the
transaction throughout the process, lead you to homes that fit your budget and
criteria, negotiate for you to get you the best deal possible, check, double
check and triple check paperwork and deadlines. Lastly, they will bring up any
problems that may arise and suggest solutions.

3.
Secure the proper financing.

If
you haven't done any research on mortgage loans, your agent will be happy to
provide you with a few preferred lenders they work with. The lender will review
your current financial situation, provide you with available options, negotiate
on your behalf for the best interest rates and loan approval. Most of all, keep
you informed and updated of the process and status.

4.
Find your home.

Now
you've spoken with your trusted advisors, and you're ready to start your
search. Where do you start? Your real estate agent will help guide you to homes
that fit your criteria. The right home will meet most of your needs and some of
your wants. Some
questions you might ask yourself include:

What amenities are
crucial for you and your family?

How much space do
you need and why?

Which is more
critical: location or size?

Would you be
interested in a fixer-upper?

How important is
home value appreciation?

Is neighborhood
stability a priority?

Is accessibility to
main routes a priority?

What features are not negotiable in your new
property?

​5. Make an offer.

When you've found a home you can see yourself in, the next step is
deciding on a price. Your agent will do research on the neighborhood and other
properties to help you make an informed decision. Three things to consider are
the list price, a market analysis your agent will do for you, and improvements
on the home.

6. Perform due diligence.

When your offer is accepted your agent will provide you with any
improvements and challenges of your future home. Knowing what you are getting
into before the close of escrow is crucial. Improvements can increase the value
of a home and damages can hurt your pocket. Most often problems can seem big,
however they can be repaired with little effort and not such a big budget. Your
focus should be structural damage that can happen from water, poor construction
or the ground shifting, since those would be the expensive projects or very
difficult to remedy.

7. Close of escrow.

You're reaching the finish line. In order to not risk your home
purchase, you have some responsibilities that you need to keep in mind:

Stay in control of your credit and finances: Do not make any large
purchases during this time. It's important to keep your financials steady
throughout the buying process. Talk to your financial consultant for guidance.

Keeping in touch with your agent and financial consultant: It's
important to stay in constant communication with your Keller Williams agent and
financial guide during this process. Be sure to return all phone calls and
complete paperwork promptly. Also,
don't be afraid to ask questions. Your team is there to help you!

​8. Protect your investment.

Congratulations,
and welcome home! The home-buying process is complete, which means it's time
for your maintenance plan! It's now your responsibility, and in your best
financial interest, to protect your investment for years to come. Performing
routine maintenance on your home's systems is always more affordable than
having to fix big problems later. Be sure to watch for signs of leaks, damage
and wear.

And remember, just
because the sale is complete, your relationship with your agent doesn't need to
end! After you buy, your agent can still help you by providing information on
the real estate market, finding contractors and repair services, and even
tracking your home's current value.

​​

Happy home-owning!

by Victor H. Lopez

Victor Lopez is a Buyer Specialist in the Shay Hasselmann Group at Keller Williams
Realty Las Vegas. Victor comes from an Executive Management background as a former
Executive Sous Chef for high volume restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip and
Beverly Hills, CA. for over ten years.

Victor
is on Shay Hasselmann’s team, and just like Shay, Victor also values
communication as one of the keys to his success. Victor likes to push
technology to the limit using Telephone, Email, Text and all social media to
communicate with his clients.

The Shay Hasselmann Group is a team
of real estate professionals who have collectively garnered top awards in
production and sales in the Keller Williams organization in the Southwest
Region. They are driven by a need to serve the Las Vegas, Summerlin, and
Henderson Real Estate community with excellence and professionalism whether
selling, buying, or renting homes. Information and searches may be found at www.shaylasvegashomes.com.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Just 10 minutes
from Lake Mead, a lushly landscaped paradise awaits! With the security of a
lavish, guard-gated entry, Tuscany Village in Henderson provides the safety and
tropical destination feel you are looking for! Your home site could boast
sweeping golf course and mountain views. If the lights of the Las Vegas Strip
are more your speed, you can step onto your balcony or patio and take in the
green of the golf course while enjoying the twinkle of the Las Vegas skyline.

Tuscany Village
is a community originally developed by local builder Jim Rhodes. The
Tuscany golf course is an 18-hole, 6906 yard, par 72 championship course
designed by Ted Robinson. The 526 acre master plan is located on the
northeastern edge of Henderson, just minutes away from McCarran
Airport, the Las Vegas Strip and the Lake Mead Recreational Area.

The
communities inside Tuscany Village offer one, two and even three story
homes with a wide variety of price ranges, and home sizes that range from
1271 square feet to more than 4000 square feet. There are both new and resale
homes available for sale, and at completion Tuscany Village will have
approximately 2,400 homes and almost 7,000 residents. The builders currently
offering new homes are Century Communities (formerly Dunhill Homes) and Lennar.

Residents can play
a championship golf course, work out at a 35,000-square foot recreation center,
and walk or bike for miles among the many trails offered by the City of Henderson.
With new floor-plans starting in the mid $100s up to the mid $400s, and re-sale
into the high $600s, there are many opportunities to find the perfect home.

-- by Kate Sprouse

Kate Sprouse is a buyer
specialist for the Shay Hasselmann Group at Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas.
When finding your next home, she will listen to your needs and utilize the
latest in technology to exceed your expectations. After all, one of her
favorite moments in the transaction is her clients’ reaction when she finds
“The One” for them.

Kate has always been in
the business of customer service and communication. As an American Sign Language
interpreter for 18 years, she served the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities
as both a contract interpreter as well as a video relay interpreter. She also
taught American Sign Language at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN). She
holds a National Interpreter Certification (NIC) and a Master of Arts in
Education, specializing in Adult Education and Training.

In her down time, Kate
loves to spend time with her husband, Mike, and her daughter Amalia. She loves
to go hiking and walking with her dogs, baking for family and friends, interior
decorating, and also loves to read.

The Shay Hasselmann Group is a team
of real estate professionals who have collectively garnered top awards in
production and sales in the Keller Williams organization in the Southwest Region.
They are driven by a need to serve the Las Vegas, Summerlin, and Henderson Real
Estate community with excellence and professionalism whether selling, buying,
or renting homes. Information and searches may be found at www.shaylasvegashomes.com.

Monday, July 21, 2014

The Shay Hasselmann Group is a team
of real estate professionals who have collectively garnered top awards in
production and sales in the Keller Williams southwest organization. They are
driven by a need to serve the Las Vegas, Summerlin, and Henderson Real Estate
community with excellence and professionalism whether selling, buying, or renting
homes. Information and searches may be found at www.shaylasvegashomes.com.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

The Shay Hasselmann Group is a team
of real estate professionals who have collectively garnered top awards in
production and sales in the Keller Williams southwest organization. They are
driven by a need to serve the Las Vegas, Summerlin, and Henderson Real Estate
community with excellence and professionalism whether selling, buying, or renting
homes. Information and searches may be found at www.shaylasvegashomes.com.

When I first visited Las Vegas over 12 years ago, I kept hearing about an area called “Summer Land” – or so I thought it was named. I assumed it referred to how it always felt like it was Summer in Vegas and appreciated the humor in it. After a few more visits, I learned that it was called “Summerlin”and thought it an interesting name that had a certain lilt to the sound of it, but having no idea of why it was named as such.

Then a few years later, I became a resident of the area and delved a little more into the history of the name. Many people who live here know that Howard Hughes (Jr.) owned lands in the area, but not how much or what he planned. He owned 25,000 acres of the North West Las Vegas area, and had planned on moving his aircraft company there. In addition, he wanted to develop a large master planned community there among several areas he dreamed of. But he passed away in 1976 before he could see this dream manifested.

His dream was not forgotten. In 1990, The Hughes Corporation followed through by developing the land as envisioned by Howard Hughes. In honor of his family, they named the community“Summerlin” after his grandmother – Jean Amelia Summerlin Hughes, who had lived from 1842 to 1928. Her children not only included Howard Hughes (Sr.), an inventor, but also an opera singer (Greta) and a screenwriter/novelist (Rupert). She was obviously a woman who encouraged creativity and education, which passed down through the generations. With one of her legacies being the vibrant community we call “Summerlin.”

-Shelly Durrell

The Shay Hasselmann Group is a team of real estate professionals who have collectively

garnered top awards in production and sales in the Keller Williams southwest organization. They

are driven by a need to serve the Las Vegas, Summerlin, and Henderson Real Estate community

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Shay is an established real estate agent and business person in San Diego and Las Vegas. He is known for his excellent communication skills and processes that allow him to get transactions done quickly for his clients. Shay and his team go above and beyond to insure that your home buying or selling experience is second to none.